On Thursday, November 14th, Park Terrace Hotel kicked off the holiday season in spectacular fashion with its 2024 Holiday Kickoff event. Guests were treated to a festive evening of seasonal cheer, highlighted by a special collaboration with Jesse Cooper (@lightthelights.official). Jesse worked his magic on a 12-foot Vickerman Jersey Fraser Fir Christmas Tree which sits in the spacious hotel lobby, bringing the spirit of the season to life with his signature festive flair.
Stepping into the storied Hunt & Fish Club in midtown Manhattan feels like what you imagined New York City to be like as a little kid – tall, gilded ceilings, white tablecloths and velvet-lined booths, champagne cooling in a table-side marble bucket. Let’s just say it – we were thoroughly impressed when we walked in and were escorted to our table.
Introducing the Hudson Club New York, now officially open for business: an expansive alcove dripping with sophisticated glamor, perfect for all your social occasions. We stopped by the night before the lounge opened to sample the delicious bites, inventive cocktails, and the inspired atmosphere.
With the immense success of Netflix’s international hit show Squid Game and the following popularity of the live-action game show Squid Game: The Challenge, I was eagerly anticipating an interactive exhibit or museum to commemorate the cultural hit that the franchise had become.
The nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) hosted their annual Greater New York Dinner at The Hilton Midtown in Manhattan, New York. The dinner served not only as a fundraiser for the nonprofit but an evening for over 1,000 LGBTQ+ advocates and supporters from across the country to gather and celebrate the mission of Human Rights Campaign.
Honorees of the night were LGBTQ+ icons Academy Award-nominated actor, playwright and producer Colman Domingo, the recipient of HRC’s Equality Award, actress and transgender advocate Trace Lysette who received the HRC’s Trailblazer award, and former Macy’s Inc. Chairman & CEO Jeff Gennette, recipient of the HRC‘s Corporate Visibility Award. Other notable attendees included Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Queer as Folk actor Johnny Sibilly, drag queens Blacc Cherry and Peppermint, and comedian Dana Goldberg.
After a night of impassioned and inspirational speeches from HRC president Kelley Robinson, Senator Chuck Schumer amongst others, the night concluded with an after-party outside of the Hilton’s grand-ballroom, including a drag show hosted by Janelle No5.
Continue below to view exclusive interview clips taken from the HRC’s blue carpet, featuring HRC president Kelley Robinson, actor Aaron Goldberg, drag queen Blacc Cherry, comedian Dana Goldberg, and honorees Colman Domingo and Trace Lysette.
The Park Terrace hotel in Midtown, Manhattan is not only conveniently located blocks from both Grand Central Station and Port Authority but is also the new home to the new Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser hot chocolate system, just in time for the holiday season.
Pride month is off to an exciting start in NYC.
This past weekend the Knockturnal had the pleasure of attending a tasting at the newly opened Duomo 51. Duomo 51 is a Tuscan restaurant from the Ramerino Italian Prime team and Executive Chef Vilfrid Hodoj.
While international travel isn’t an option, thankfully we can all get a taste of Paris while in New York! Renowned French tearoom and pastry house Angelina Paris opens its first U.S. location today at 1050 Avenue of the Americas.
Wednesday night, I found myself on 55th and 6th avenue, at the electrifying and grandiose opening of Wagamama’s newest location.